Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Viola The breeding program of Cornell's

The breeding program of Cornell's Mark Bridgen (formerly at the University of Connecticut) marked a new direction in hardy alstroemeria breeding

and for this reason

which is a nice complement to the bold textures of hostas and heucheras

and a great welcome to the vernal season

Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Viola The breeding program of Cornell'sLycoris x jinzheniae 'Cream Tower' is a hybrid from Japan's Komoriya Nursery, of a cross of Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris chinensis. Based on its growth, this is either a backcross with a second set of genes from Lycoris chinensis, or possibly Lycoris aurea. Starting for us in late July, the 2' tall stalks are topped with clusters of flowers that emerge medium yellow, and age to a creamy yellow the second day. For us, the foliage emerges in late